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. 2016 Mar 3;149(2):83–89. doi: 10.1177/1715163516629157

Table 2.

Flu screen outcomes and actions taken (n = 59)

n %
Influenza screen results
 Positive 20 34
  Influenza A 20 100
  Influenza B 0 0
 Negative 39 66
Influenza vaccination status
 Positive
  Vaccinated 9 45
  Unvaccinated 11 55
 Negative
  Vaccinated 14 36
  Unvaccinated 25 64
Prescription pharmacotherapy action (n = 20 positive)
 Obtained oseltamivir prescription 8 40
  Prescription provided directly to pharmacy 5 63
  Prescription written following physician-requested medical examination 3 37
 Did not obtain oseltamivir prescription 12 60
  No prescription written following physician-requested medical examination 5 42
  Unable to contact physician 5 42
  Patient declined to visit walk-in clinic 1 8
  Patient requested physician not be contacted 1 8
Pharmacist recommendations
 Pharmacologic supportive care 50 85
 Acetaminophen 34 58
 Ibuprofen 4 7
 Antihistamine 12 20
 Dextromethorphan-containing cough syrup 18 31
 Lozenge 11 19
Pharmacist follow-up
 Completed within 48 h 33 56